June 29, 2024

Quote of the Week

"Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination." - Swami Sivananda

Walking Each Other Home

College sophomore Gordon Wayne took a walking journey in August 2020 that spanned over 500 miles from central Virginia to Boston. The purpose was two-fold: to get to school while raising funds for and awareness about homelessness. The year before, he was living out of his car and working 10-hour shifts at a local amusement park. He spent his evenings applying to college. After getting admitted to a local community college, he then got acceptance into his dream school, Boston College, on a full scholarship. Along his walk, he walked 30-40 miles a day over 16 days and raised over $100,000 for National Alliance to End Homelessness. "Every time I want to quit, I just think about the people I'm doing this for and this is bigger than myself and I have to keep going," Wayne told World News Tonight. [Watch Video]

In Spring 2023, he graduated college and was welcomed to law school. Naturally, he walked to his new university in the spirit of supporting the homeless in the weeks leading up to the start of classes. Here is a transcript of a conversation that shines with his generosity of spirit, resilience, and optimism for humanity. [Read More]

Reading Corner

Title: The Littlest Pilgrim
Written by: Brandi Dougherty
Illustrated by: Kirsten Richards
For: Age 3+

A story celebrating the gift of friendship! Mini is the littlest Pilgrim in her village. Too little to sew. Too little to bake. Too little to fish. But she's not too little to make a friend. Adorable art brings to life this Pilgrim friendship tale; perfect for Thanksgiving, or anytime!

Be the Change

Take a walk and observe the different shapes and sizes of the homes different beings live in. Take a pause in silence to reflect on the 'One Home' that we all come from and where we will return one day. After this reflection, open yourself to see if any action wants to emerge through you to support another being feel 'at home'.